New Brunswick, NJ, USA
17 days ago
Mobile Health Unit Driver, PD
Recruitment/Posting Title Mobile Health Unit Driver, PD Job Category Staff & Executive Department Epi-Cancer Health Disparity Overview Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves.Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities.Curiosity and Discovery, Integrity, Collaboration, Cultivating Diversity, Respect and Caring, Perseverance. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Mobile Health Unit Driver within the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey.

The Mobile Health Unit Driver supports the improvement of patient outcomes through implementation of mobile health services for cancer screening at Screen NJ partner sites throughout New Jersey. The focus of the Screen NJ program is prevention and early detection of cancer. The Mobile Health Unit Driver is a member of the Mobile Health Unit Team responsible for the safe functioning and operation of the mobile unit and thus supports the extension of health services to medically underserved residents across New Jersey.

Among the key duties for this position are the following: Drives a large (38’ long) Mobile Medical Unit in a safe, responsible manner, ensuring the MMU is setup and ready prior to clinical team arriving. Ensures MMU is mechanically sound and is adequately fueled, completing pre and post inspections before and after each use. Promptly reports any adverse mechanical, unsafe or unkempt conditions of vehicle. Ensures that medical mobile units are able to be driven safely, able to complete basic maintenance procedures for operation including vehicle refueling, generator operation, climate control operation, dumping waste, leveling jacks, maintenance checks, cleaning, supply purchasing, washing, etc. Performs a wide variety of clerical tasks as directed by clinical staff including but not limited to patient registration, updating demographic information in patient medical records, completion of new patient paperwork and other grant paperwork, and other non-clinical duties as assigned. Stocks all required supplies and forms, conducts routine equipment and maintenance checks on the mobile medical unit. Responsible for medical mobile unit care and upkeep including general cleaning and daily routine maintenance. Exhibits tact and a helpful attitude towards medical mobile unit staff, on site personnel, clients and demonstrates good communication and listening skills with staff and clients. Promotes teamwork and actively participates in meetings. Able to work closely with staff at client sites and other community-based organizations and willing to engage with patients to promote interest and access to medical, dental, behavioral health, nutrition, case management, and insurance enrollment services. Adheres to clinic departmental policies and procedures, which include Joint Commission (JC) standards, Patient Safety initiatives, Patient Rights, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy standards.  Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu. FLSA Nonexempt Grade 99H Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 0.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 0.000 Annual Maximum Salary 0.000 Standard Hours 40.00 Union Description Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.



Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility None
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